Doug isn’t asking for much for Christmas, and neither is Justin. It would take little to lift their Christmas spirit. The 12-year-old lives with his single mom and has physical disabilities and is in a wheelchair. They could really use
Doug isn’t asking for much for Christmas, and neither is Justin. It would take little to lift their Christmas spirit.
The 12-year-old lives with his single mom and has physical disabilities and is in a wheelchair. They could really use a van with a wheelchair lift to help with him being able to be more integrated into his community. He would also love it if he could have some financial assistance for some new clothes and some special food over the holidays.
Justin, 20, lives with his single mom and has intellectual disabilities. Justin is a hard worker and dependable. He wants to learn how to use the bus and learn more skills so he can be more independent. He would love it if he could have some money for some new clothes and some special food for over the holidays.
These are just two of the people who will receive assistance through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund.
The Garden Island encourages individuals, clubs, schools and businesses to rally behind the Christmas Fund. Anyone making a donation of $500 or more can have their picture presenting the check published in TGI. Each donated dollar is carefully recorded, accounted for and spent wisely.
Donations will be distributed by Zonta Club members, who purchase gift certificates at appropriate businesses to help make wishes come true.
Only monetary donations can be accepted. Checks, payable to Zonta Club of Kauai Foundation, can be mailed to P.O. Box 3032, Lihue, HI., 96766.
Information: Yoshiko “Dimples” Kano, chair of The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund Committee, 822-4517. The following are more stories of people who could use help through The Garden Island/Zonta Christmas Fund. While the names have been changed, the situations described are real.
Man would love new clothes
Walter is a 67-year-old man with intellectual disabilities who lives independently. Walter was raised in an institution, and is so happy to be able to live on his own at this time in his life. Walter is friendly and will talk to anyone! Walter has a girlfriend on Oahu that he talks about all the time and hopes to see her in December. Walter loves music and loves to sing. He would love it if he could have some financial assistance to buy some new clothes and some special food over the holidays.
Would like gift from Radio Shack
Steve is a 29-year-old young man with Down syndrome. He enjoys electronics and is also working on improving his self-care skills. He would be happy if he could buy some things at the Radio Shack in Kukui Grove. He lives with his parents and goes to day program.
Food for holidays would be a treat
Julie is an 89-year-old woman with intellectual disabilities. She loves crocheting, gardening and keeping a clean home. She is thoughtful, generous, pleasant and kind. She would be happy to have some money for some special food over the holidays.
Justyn wants to attend YMCA
Justyn is a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome. He loves his grandpa’s dog, Kimo. He also loves riding his bike, which he was determined to learn how to do, and accomplished his goal. Exercise is a strong family value and he would like to be able to attend the YMCA water aerobics class.
Woman learning skills so to be independent
Alise, 21, lives with her mom and dad and has intellectual disabilities. Alise is helpful and loving and has a nice personality. She wants to learn how to prepare and cook more foods so she can be more independent. She would love it if she could have some gift certificates for some new clothes and some special food over the holidays.
